Purchasing Manager in Lafayette, IN at Arconic

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Arconic is currently seeking a Purchasing Manager to join our Global Rolled Products/Extrusions (GRP/AEX) Operations business unit at our Lafayette, IN facility. This position is directly responsible for the BU Plant Procurement targets. The successful candidate will collaborate BU Plant Procurement with Global Category Management to achieve best procurement results. If you are a qualified candidate that is looking to join an organization that is primed for growth and promotes from within, we encourage you to apply!

Arconic (NYSE: ARNC) is a $14 billion global leader in lightweight metals engineering and manufacturing. Arconic’s innovative multi-material products, which include aluminum, titanium, and nickel, are used primarily in aerospace, automotive, commercial transportation, building and construction, defense, and industrial applications. Arconic employs more than 40,000 people in over 25 countries around the world.

Position Profile: The overall goal of the Purchasing Manager is to achieve the best total cost position for all external spend of the respective plant, the lowest sourcing risks, and the best supplier performances for the plant and procurement team. The Purchasing Manager develops and leads the plant procurement team and store room department.

Essential Functions: The Purchasing Manager position includes both creation of strategic vision, and tactical management including execution of the following essential functions, examples include but are not limited to:

Responsible for the Plant Procurement Operations function

Leads Strategic Buyers and Procurement Operations Specialists

Leads the category strategies for all indirect materials and services for the location

Works in close conjunction and alignment with the Capital procurement team

Disciplined Execution — Job requires partnering with the Operations team through daily execution of the financial plan. When required, he/she will need to be able to dive into details to ensure financial success.

People development – ability to coach and mentor teams to become their best.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of Hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

We live our Values and measure our success by the success of our customers, shareholders, communities and people. Arconic’s success is driven by the advantage created by the collective efforts of its employees, and is dependent upon a diverse, inclusive environment that embraces change, new ideas, respect for the individual and fosters an equal opportunity for success. We have zero tolerance for discrimination, intimidation or harassment of any kind.